UK International Climate Finance Steps Up Its Contributions

September 17, 2019September 18, 2019 Nick Fedson MEng MSc

Three UK government departments have published results achieved by the UK’s International Climate Finance (ICF). Between 2012 and 2019, ICF programmes from the UK have impacted 57 million people, including improving the access to clean energy for 26 million people with 1600 MW of capacity added. They have negated 16 million tonnes of greenhouse gases (GHGs) from £3.8 billion in public and £1.4 billion private mobilised finance. (more…)

The Importance of COP26

August 21, 2019August 21, 2019 Nick Fedson MEng MSc

The UK is bidding to host the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) 26th Conference of the Parties (COP26) in 2020. The yearly meeting of UNFCCC member states constitutes the most important intergovernmental forum on climate change. (more…)

The Future of Carbon Pricing in the UK

August 14, 2019August 14, 2019 Nick Fedson MEng MSc

The Committee on Climate Change (CCC), which advises the UK government on climate issues, has given its view on the future of carbon pricing in the UK to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). Carbon pricing today mainly exists in two forms: direct carbon taxation or emissions trading. The UK uses both. However, following Brexit, UK participation in the European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) is uncertain. (more…)

Hydrogen Facility to Test Use in UK Homes

July 11, 2019July 11, 2019 Nikki Wilson

A hydrogen testing facility has been opened in Buxton, Derbyshire, to demonstrate whether hydrogen can be used in place of natural gas in millions of homes across the country. Critical safety tests will be conducted at the facility, the purpose of which is to establish that it is as safe as natural gas. The project is part of H21, a suite of gas industry projects designed to support conversion of the UK gas networks to carry 100% hydrogen. (more…)

LNG on the Rise – Energy Flashback – Week 24

June 18, 2019July 11, 2019 Wayne Bryan

This week, we welcomed some new LNG cargoes as well as some changes in LNG export numbers. Many markets and industries are at low levels, while renewables are on the rise. (more…)

Can UK Housing Meet Climate Change Challenges?

February 26, 2019February 26, 2019 Nikki Wilson

A new report from the Climate Change Committee (CCC) provides an assessment of whether UK housing is equipped for climate change, both in terms of reducing emissions and ensuring that housing can cope with the impacts of climate change. (more…)

UK CO2 is Down 37% from 1990 – but More is Needed

February 13, 2019February 13, 2019 Nick Fedson MEng MSc

On 5 February, the Office of National Statistics published final figures on the UK’s 1990-2017 greenhouse gas emissions. CO₂ emissions have declined 37% from their 1990 levels – the fastest decline in emissions in any developed country. (more…)

UK Ranked Second for Action on Climate Change

January 15, 2019January 15, 2019 Nikki Wilson

Denmark, the UK, and Canada rank as the top three countries transforming their energy systems to combat climate change. This is according to the Energy Revolution Global Outlook Report, a study of 25 countries conducted by Imperial College and E4Tech. (more…)

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